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Knack PackagingBOM:544814 +0.62%16 Operating Margin % is 15.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:544814 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Knack Packaging ranks better than 90.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544814'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.32 Med: 13 Max: 15.04
Current: 15.04
BOM:544814's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 90.61% of 394
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 5.275
vs BOM:544814: 15.04
Knack Packaging's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Knack Packaging Operating Margin % Related Terms
Knack Packaging Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Knack Packaging Operating Margin % Chart
Knack Packaging Annual Data
Trend
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
7.32
11.23
14.77
15.03
Knack Packaging Semi-Annual Data
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Mar26
Operating Margin %
7.32
11.23
14.77
15.03
BOM:544814 vs SW, PKG, IP: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Knack Packaging's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Knack Packaging Operating Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Knack Packaging (BOM:544814) has a Operating Margin % of 15.03% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Knack Packaging and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.32 to 15.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #37 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % too high?
Knack Packaging's current Operating Margin % of 15.03% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.32 to a high of 15.04. The Packaging & Containers industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Knack Packaging's value of 15.03% is 184.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #37 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knack Packaging has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knack Packaging's Operating Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Knack Packaging ranks #37 out of 394 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Knack Packaging in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.28. Knack Packaging's value of 15.03% is 184.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Knack Packaging's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 7.32 to 15.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 5.28, Knack Packaging has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.28, based on 394 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knack Packaging's current Operating Margin % of 15.03% is 184.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Knack Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knack Packaging's current Operating Margin % is 15.03%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knack Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Knack Packaging (BOM:544814) has a current Operating Margin % of 15.03%. The current Operating Margin % is 15.03%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 184.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.28. Knack Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knack Packaging (BOM:544814), the current Operating Margin % is 15.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Knack Packaging Ltd is an integrated packaging solutions provider engaged in the manufacturing of printed and laminated woven polypropylene (PLWPP) bags and PLWPP pinch bottom bags. It serves various industries including grains and pulses - rice, dal, lentils, etc., flour & spices, sugar, salts, fruits & nuts, animal & pet foods,agriculture, seeds, charcoal, detergents powders & granules, fertilizers, chemicals, cement, tile adhesives, building materials, mineral bags, etc. The company also provides additional packaging features such as circular & back seam construction, half, full & register window, zig-zag cut, heatcut & bladecut, etc. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Printed And Laminated Woven PP Bags.
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